Crossword Genius

Principled observance declared? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

right

'principled' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'observance declared?' is the wordplay.
'observance' becomes 'rite' (I've seen this in another clue).
'declared?' shows a homophone (sound like).
'rite' is a homophone of 'RIGHT'.

(Other definitions for right that I've seen before include "Genuine" , "Properly" , "Due" , "Just - correct - title" , "''The customer is always .....''" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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